[maxandgeorgia]

Steph, for years I wove on an old Sears Roebuck rug loom, vintage 1940's. I loved it: pine, mellow glow to the wood, tray over the heddles to hold the fun accessories for weaving, I made rugs, toweling, place mats, and so on and gave away everything I made. I finally realized that pine is a soft wood that just does not stand up to hard use. The warp tension became impossible to set because of wear on the wooden and iron parts, so sadly, I finally let a neighbor with a wood-crafty husband who could work to replace some parts carry it away. One of my goals in retirement is to get a new maple or other hardwood Leclerc or Swedish loom, sign up for a refresher course in warping and design, and weave again. Keep us posted on your March class and your progress in a delightful fiber art! You inspire me: hmm-I may sign up for a class this winter or early spring even if I don't have a home loom now. ~G